Delta-Valerolactone
TL;DR: Delta-Valerolactone (CAS 542-28-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H8O2 and molecular weight 100.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
oxan-2-one
Also Known As: delta-Valerolactone, 5-Valerolactone, TETRAHYDRO-2H-PYRAN-2-ONE, oxan-2-one, A-valerolactone
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 100.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 78.0 |
| SMILES | C1CCOC(=O)C1 |
| InChIKey | OZJPLYNZGCXSJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Delta-Valerolactone is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Delta-Valerolactone (CAS 542-28-9) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C5H8O2 and a molecular weight of 100.05 g/mol. Synonyms include delta-Valerolactone and 5-Valerolactone.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Delta-Valerolactone
Property Insights of Delta-Valerolactone
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Delta-Valerolactone is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Delta-Valerolactone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Delta-Valerolactone has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Delta-Valerolactone?
The CAS number of Delta-Valerolactone is 542-28-9.
What is the molecular formula of Delta-Valerolactone?
The molecular formula of Delta-Valerolactone is C5H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of Delta-Valerolactone?
The molecular weight of Delta-Valerolactone is 100.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of Delta-Valerolactone?
Delta-Valerolactone is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Delta-Valerolactone?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Delta-Valerolactone?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Delta-Valerolactone and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.